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Polytrol

Colour restorer for dull or faded surfaces including car trims

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Polytrol 1L with spray can
  • Restores the colour and appearance of dull and faded surfaces caused by exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution
  • Deep penetrating oil that restores the original look and

    finish to gelcoat, plastic, metal and other surfaces

  • Protects against corrosion and blemishes
  • On bare metals Polytrol restores the shine and protects against corrosion
  • Now available in a handy 250ml spray can

Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals, and other surfaces.

It penetrates the surface, re-wetting the pigments to restore their lustre and colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain, and pollution and it also gives corrosion protection.  When used on tarnished metals, it brings back the shine and gives long-term protection against corrosion.

Simple to apply using a cloth or soft brush, it’s ready to wipe off in just 10 minutes! It can be used on both horizontal and vertical surfaces and can even be used on fibreglass (GRP). Polytrol dries to a tough and long-lasting flexible finish which does not leave a film – so it won’t peel or flake.

Polytrol is now available in a handy 250ml spray can, great for quick application and difficult to reach areas. Please see the directions for use to find out how to apply it.

Ideal Uses for Polytrol Colour Restorer

  • Brightening faded car bumpers
  • Reviving the gelcoat on your boat
  • Restoring the shine to metal fixtures
  • Rejuvenating flat or chalky paint dulled by weathering
  • Brightening the surface of tiles in stone, terracotta, marble, slate, etc.
  • Reviving the colour of faded garage doors

Restrictions

DO NOT use Polytrol on white surfaces, it will not work as Polytrol is designed to restore pigments.

Always read the Polytrol Product Information before using and follow the instructions carefully.

Surface Preparation

All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. All waxes, polishes, silicone etc. should be completely and thoroughly removed. Treat any mildew with a 50:50 bleach and water solution. Scrub the solution on to the surface and allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes then rinse thoroughly.

Using Polytrol on plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.

Clean the surface with warm soapy water or Net-Trol, rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours depending on surface.

Using Polytrol on stone, brick, etc.

Clean the surface with Net-Trol, rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours depending on the surface.

Using Polytrol on metal

Clean the surface with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly or use an appropriate solvent (follow manufacturer’s instructions). Leave the surface to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.

Application of Polytrol Colour Restorer

General directions

Always work in areas that can be completed 10-20 minutes to ensure an even appearance. If the surface absorbs the Polytrol unevenly (i.e. some matt and some shiny patches) move any surplus oil from shiny areas to matt areas. Wipe off any excess Polytrol with a lint free cloth before it becomes tacky. For a shinier finish, buff the surface with a lint-free polishing cloth.

When using the Polytrol 250ml spray can, simply spray on liberally, wipe off any excess and leave to dry.

Applying Polytrol to plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.

Apply Polytrol liberally and evenly with a brush or cloth. Allow it to work for 10-20 minutes. Wipe off any excess with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave it to dry.

Applying Polytrol to stone, brick, etc.

Apply Polytrol liberally and evenly with a brush or cloth and leave it to work for 10-20 minutes. Brush out or wipe off any excess Polytrol with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave it to dry.

Applying Polytrol to metal

Apply Polytrol using a fine wire wool (000 grade) soaked in Polytrol and allow it to work  for 10-20 minutes. Wipe off any excess Polytrol with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave to dry.

Note: Polytrol is not a surface coating. Its place is in the surface, not on top.

Maintenance

Maintenance is due when a Polytrol treated surfaces shows signs of fading. Prepare and re-treat surfaces as directed above.

Clean Up

Clean any tools used with white spirit. Polytrol is non-flammable, however any rags, steel wool etc. soaked in Polytrol may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Rags, steel wool etc must be saturated with water after use or placed in a sealed, water filled metal container, before disposing of them with household waste. Rags may be laid flat and air dried before discarding.

Things to Remember

  • Cover and protect everything you do not wish to treat.
  • Apply between +5°C and +35°C.
  • Do not apply in direct sunlight or on to hot surfaces.
  • Do not allow excess Polytrol to dry and create a film on the surface (always remove excess product).
  • Do not use Polytrol on white surfaces.

2 star reviews for Polytrol

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    Geoffrey Rolfe Verified Owner

    The product, Owatrol Polytrol was recommended for restoring some colour to some red plastic bathroom ware, in particular a bathroom cabinet and brush holder. Because of their position in the bathroom they come under direct sunlight for almost half the day. While re-vamping the room it was decided to keep these rather than replace, but they had become faded over the years. Regrettably the product made little difference, fortunately I only purchased the 100ml tin, so there was little lose financially. I followed the instructions to the letter, even to the point of trying to build up layers over a few days.

    • Owatrol Team

      Owatrol Team

      Hi Geoffrey,

      We are sorry that you have had a negative experience using Polytrol. If your substrate is particularly badly damaged and the piogmentation has faded to such a point that it is not recoverable then it is possible that Polytrol will not be able to recover it. We always recommend purchasing a sample to treat first which it seems that you have done, we are sorry that it hasn’t worked for you on this occasion.

      Many thanks,
      The Owatrol Team

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Coverage: 18m2 per litre
Tools: Soft brush or rag, fine wire wool for metal
Suitable for: Exterior & Interior use
Clean up: White Spirits
Drying Time: 10-20 mins (leave for 24 hours before use)
Restrictions: Polytrol restores pigments so cannot be used on white surfaces
Suitable Surfaces: Plastics, gelcoats, GRP (fibreglass), tiles, painted or varnished surfaces, stone, bricks, metals & more

Technical Data

Read the full technical information including MSDS for Polytrol on our corporate website.